Thailand Launches Selfie-based Digital Wallet Registration
Starting July 25, the Thai government is launching a digital wallet initiative allowing citizens to receive 10,000 baht (approximately $275 USD). Managed by…
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UK Media Regulator Fines TikTok £1.875M for Failing to Provide Accurate Information
TikTok has been fined nearly £1.9 million by Ofcom, the UK’s media regulator, for failing to provide accurate information regarding its parental controls in…
NIST Updates PIV Standard, Seeking FIPS 201 Alignment
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has updated its PIV standards to better align with revisions to the Federal Information Processing…
NEC to Lead NZ Immigration’s ‘Biometric Capability Upgrade’
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) says that its Biometric Capability Upgrade (BCU) did not require Cabinet approval, an assertion aimed at evading any misbegotten…
Philippines Authorities Urge Residents to Use Digital ID, Report Businesses That Refuse It
A Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) official overseeing one of the country’s major regions is urging residents to take advantage of the country’s new…
Live FRT Leads to Arrests in England’s Bedfordshire County
Police in the English county of Bedfordshire used Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology during the Bedford River Festival, resulting in arrests. The…
Trust Stamp Announces Strategic Alliance for Global Identity Consortium
Trust Stamp has entered into a Letter of Intent with Qenta Inc. for a strategic alliance aimed at integrating into a global Identity Consortium. This…
Identity News Digest – July 24 2024
Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Hack Attack…
Veriff Enhances Biometric Authentication Solution to Prevent Account Takeover Fraud
Veriff, a global identity verification provider, has unveiled significant enhancements to its Biometric Authentication solution to address the growing issue of…
Hack Attack Spills Leidos Internal Docs Online: Report
Leidos has become the latest high-profile victim of a data breach, with hackers reportedly leaking internal documents online. The compromise, which Leidos only…